Module 4: Assessment Of The Geriatric Patient

4.2: Domains of Assessment: Functional Assessment

4.2.36: Mr. Singh--Concerns about Marathon Running at 92?

Instructions: Choose the best answer below:

Question:

According to Mr. Singh’s history, he has remained very active. Which of the following questions might help elicit whether there are any problems that might make participation in a future marathon less advisable?

How often and how far do you currently run each week?

Do you ever experience fatigue, check pain, or shortness of breath when running or walking?

When was the last marathon that you ran before the SF marathon and how long did it take you to finish that race?

All of the above

Non of the above: given his history there is no reason he can’t participate in future marathons.

Development of this curriculum was funded by University of California Academic Geriatric Resource Program, the UCSF John A. Harford Center for Geriatric Excellence and the US Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Admin, Bureau of Health Professions (HRSA/BHPr), Grant Number UB4HP19046